Your luxurious adventure with Kenya Tours and Safaris begins the moment you land in Nairobi. At Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, a professional driver-guide awaits you with a paging board, ready to welcome you with a warm smile. After clearing customs and immigration, you’re escorted to a private 4×4 land cruiser—the signature vehicle of Kenya Tours and Safaris—ensuring comfort, safety, and panoramic viewing throughout your journey.

Before departing the capital, there’s a chance for a quick breakfast at a local restaurant, energizing you for the drive north. Soon, Nairobi’s bustling cityscape fades into open farmland and rolling hills. As the road ascends, you cross the Equator line, where your guide pauses for photographs and explanations about this unique geographical landmark. This moment captures the spirit of Kenya Tours and Safaris: blending scenic beauty, adventure, and enriching stories along the way.

The landscape gradually changes as you enter Samburu’s arid frontier, characterized by rugged hills, doum palms, and the winding Ewaso Nyiro River. By midday, you arrive at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, a haven of luxury nestled within Samburu National Reserve. Check-in is seamless, and lunch is served on a terrace overlooking lush gardens and the riverbanks, where vervet monkeys chatter and crocodiles bask.

After resting from the drive, your first game drive in Samburu National Reserve begins in the late afternoon. Samburu is unlike any other park in Kenya—it is the only place where you can spot the rare “Samburu Five”: the reticulated giraffe with its mosaic patterns, the long-necked gerenuk antelope, the majestic Grevy’s zebra, the Somali ostrich with its striking blue legs, and the beisa oryx with sharp horns. Alongside them, elephants roam in large family groups, lions prowl the savannah, and leopards are often sighted lounging in acacia trees.

As the sun sets behind the hills, painting the sky in orange and purple hues, you return to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge. Dinner is served in elegant surroundings, followed by a relaxed evening listening to the sounds of the wild—hyenas whooping in the distance, owls calling from the trees, and the steady flow of the river nearby. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.

Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve

Day two of your Kenya Tours and Safaris journey begins at dawn with tea or coffee before setting out on an early morning game drive. Samburu’s cooler hours are alive with activity: predators finish their hunts, elephants head to the river to drink, and giraffes stride gracefully across the plains. Your guide skillfully navigates the terrain, ensuring the best chance of spotting elusive leopards and cheetahs.

After several hours of thrilling wildlife encounters, you return to Sarova Shaba Game Lodge for a hearty breakfast and some leisure time. Guests may relax by the pool, take nature walks within the lodge’s grounds, or simply enjoy the serene environment.

Lunch is followed by a siesta, a perfect way to recharge before the afternoon game drive. In Samburu, every drive reveals something new: a lion pride sheltering under a tree, troops of baboons foraging, or herds of antelope grazing in the semi-arid landscape. Birdlife is also abundant, with over 350 species recorded, including the vivid vulturine guinea fowl and kingfishers along the river.

As evening approaches, the setting sun casts a golden glow on the rugged hills, offering spectacular photo opportunities. You return to the lodge where dinner awaits, paired with fine service that makes Kenya Tours and Safaris experiences so exceptional. Overnight at Sarova Shaba Game Lodge.Accommodation: Sarova Shaba Game Lodge
Main Destination: Samburu National Reserve

After breakfast, you bid farewell to Samburu and begin your journey to Lake Nakuru National Park, another highlight of Kenya Tours and Safaris. The drive takes you south through the Rift Valley’s dramatic escarpments and fertile farmlands, with scenic stops along the way. Lunch is enjoyed en route, giving you a chance to stretch your legs before continuing.

By mid-afternoon, you arrive at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the park and lake. After check-in, you set off on an evening game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.

Nakuru is celebrated for its flamingos, which gather in vast numbers along the lake’s soda-rich shores, creating a stunning pink hue. But beyond birds, the park is also one of Kenya’s premier rhino sanctuaries. Both black and white rhinos thrive here, often spotted grazing near acacia woodlands or resting under the shade. Lions, leopards, buffalo, and giraffes add to the park’s impressive diversity, while troops of playful baboons and vervet monkeys entertain along the roadsides.

Your guide takes you to Baboon Cliff, a popular viewpoint overlooking the shimmering lake and surrounding plains. The sight of thousands of flamingos taking flight, combined with the dramatic Rift Valley backdrop, is an unforgettable highlight of Kenya Tours and Safaris.

As the day winds down, you return to Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge for dinner. The lodge offers a cozy, welcoming atmosphere with warm hospitality, delicious cuisine, and comfortable rooms. Overnight at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge.

Accommodation: Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge
Main Destination: Lake Nakuru National Park

After a relaxed breakfast at Sarova Lionhill Game Lodge, you check out and begin the long but rewarding drive toward the Masai Mara National Reserve. This day of your Kenya Tours and Safaris journey is as much about the road as the destination itself. You pass through bustling Rift Valley towns, maize and wheat farms, and the Maasai countryside, where herders draped in red shukas watch over their cattle.

By midday, you arrive at the gates of the Mara, and the energy shifts. The vast, rolling plains stretch endlessly, dotted with acacia trees and herds of grazing antelope. The very first glimpse of the Mara confirms why it is called the crown jewel of Kenya Tours and Safaris.

Your destination is Sarova Mara Game Camp, a luxury tented camp that combines the romance of safari with the comforts of a high-end lodge. After check-in, you enjoy a gourmet lunch followed by a brief rest.

At 4:00 PM, your first evening game drive in the Mara begins. The Masai Mara is renowned for its incredible density of wildlife, and within minutes of entering, you are likely to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and perhaps a pride of lions lazing in the grass. Your professional guide ensures you don’t miss anything, sharing fascinating details about animal behavior and ecosystems.

As the sun sinks lower, casting golden light across the plains, you pause at a scenic viewpoint. The silhouettes of giraffes and acacia trees against the fiery horizon create iconic safari photographs. This magical sunset moment is a hallmark of Kenya Tours and Safaris—a reminder that the journey is as beautiful as the wildlife itself.

Dinner awaits back at Sarova Mara Game Camp, served under the stars or in the elegant dining hall. The night is alive with the sounds of the savannah: lions roaring in the distance, hyenas whooping, and crickets chirping in the grass. Overnight at Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

Day five is the heart of your Kenya Tours and Safaris adventure—a full day dedicated to exploring the wonders of the Masai Mara National Reserve. After breakfast, you set out with a packed picnic lunch, ensuring maximum time in the park.

The Mara is one of the most wildlife-rich areas on earth, with over 450 species of animals recorded. On this day, you may witness the legendary Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, and crocodiles. Herds of antelope graze peacefully while predators lurk nearby, creating the constant drama that defines the Mara.

Between July and October, the reserve transforms into the stage for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Millions of wildebeest and zebras surge across the plains, crossing the crocodile-infested Mara River in one of the most spectacular natural events in the world. Even outside migration season, the river remains alive with hippos and predators, ensuring thrilling encounters year-round.

Your Kenya Tours and Safaris guide ensures you’re always at the heart of the action, from cheetahs sprinting across the plains to lions stalking their prey. He also shares knowledge about smaller species, from mongoose families to colorful bee-eaters and vultures circling overhead.

At midday, you pause under the shade of an acacia tree for your picnic lunch in the wild. Surrounded by the endless landscape, you dine while elephants graze in the distance and birds sing overhead. It is these intimate, unfiltered experiences that set Kenya Tours and Safaris apart—moments when luxury and wilderness merge seamlessly.

The afternoon game drive continues until sunset, offering chances to spot nocturnal animals stirring. By the time you return to Sarova Mara Game Camp, you carry with you a thousand memories: the thrill of a lion’s roar, the grace of giraffes against the sky, and the timeless rhythm of life on the savannah.

Dinner is once again a lavish affair, blending international cuisine with local flavors. Stories are shared around the fire, and the starlit African sky provides the perfect canopy for your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Sarova Mara Game Camp
Main Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve

On the final day of your 6-Day Sarova Shaba – Lionhill – Mara Luxurious Experience, you awaken to the soft light of dawn over the Mara. After breakfast, you check out and bid farewell to Sarova Mara Game Camp.

Before leaving, there’s time for a short morning game drive, one last chance to encounter the Mara’s residents. Perhaps you see hyenas returning to their dens after a night’s hunt, or elephants marching across the plains with their calves. Each sighting feels precious, as you know it marks the end of this chapter of your Kenya Tours and Safaris journey.

Around mid-morning, you begin the drive back to Nairobi. The road winds through the Rift Valley, with breathtaking escarpment views and stops for lunch along the way. This return journey is quieter, filled with reflection on the unforgettable experiences of the past week.

By late afternoon, you arrive in Nairobi, where your guide transfers you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flight or drops you at your hotel. Though the safari officially concludes, the memories of Kenya Tours and Safaris will stay with you forever: elephants drinking from the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu, flamingos painting Lake Nakuru pink, and lions roaring under the Mara’s starlit skies.

This 6-day itinerary has showcased the diversity and beauty of Kenya—its landscapes, wildlife, and cultures—while ensuring that every moment was enriched by luxury and comfort. It is more than a trip; it is a life-changing experience crafted by Kenya Tours and Safaris.